Trials / Completed
CompletedNCT00714506
Effects of a Weight Reduction and Lifestyle Program in Older Adults
- Status
- Completed
- Phase
- N/A
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 36 (actual)
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh · Academic / Other
- Sex
- All
- Age
- 65 Years – 100 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
Summary
This research study will assess the effects of two different programs on weight, body composition, mobility and improved health. Measures of health will include functional abilities, and physical performance. The 2 programs being tested will be provided the same physical activity program which will include aerobic activity and resistance (weight) training. The intervention study will last up to 1 year with follow-up at 6 months and yearly phone calls thereafter.
Conditions
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIORAL | Diet and physical activity | lifestyle weight reduction - low fat eating, low calorie and physical activity |
| OTHER | Physical activity control | physical activity plus successful aging health education |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2008-03-01
- Primary completion
- 2009-12-01
- First posted
- 2008-07-14
- Last updated
- 2016-01-13
Locations
1 site across 1 country: United States
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00714506. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.